Planning A Disney Vacation Around Seasonal Decor

Part of what makes Disney World such a special vacation destination is the attention to detail that guests experience within the parks. When visiting the Disney parks, guests can expect to see seasonal decorations for their favorite holidays. When the parks are dressed up and decorated it brings an additional special feeling of magic. Something about seeing larger than life Christmas trees, or carved Mickey pumpkins, throughout the parks really brings the holiday spirit to life. If you wish to see seasonal decor during your next Disney vacation, then check out our guide on planning a Disney vacation around seasonal decor.

Halloween and Fall Decor

Halloween is a very special time to visit Disney World. So many guests love Halloween and fall, and Disney definitely gives you something to see when you travel during this time. Disney’s Halloween decorations start going up in August, and they remain in place until November 1st. You don’t have to attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in order to see Halloween decorations, as they are in place all day long. If you wish to plan a trip to see Halloween decorations, then late August, September, or October are great times of year to visit. If you wish to see both Halloween and Christmas decorations, then plan a trip that overlaps Halloween and the first week of November.

Christmas and Holiday Decor

Christmastime is a favorite time of year for many guests to visit Disney. Not only are seasonal events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights running throughout November and December, but Christmas decorations are abundant in all 4 theme parks, Disney Springs, and Disney resorts. Each resort has its own set of Christmas trees and holiday decorations. Some of the more popular spots to visit are Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Magic Kingdom is quite festive with its wreaths and trees, and so is Hollywood Studios. These decorations start going up on November 1st, and they stay up until the beginning of January. If you want to plan a trip just to see them then aim for the middle of November through to December. If you don’t like traveling during the holidays, then you still might be able to see quite a bit of decor during the first two weeks of January.

Other Holidays

Disney doesn’t do other holidays quite as big as Halloween and Christmas, but if you’re traveling during Easter you will still see some areas of seasonal decor. Magic Kingdom performs an Easter parade on the holiday, EPCOT typically hosts an egg hunt during the months of March and April, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort hosts a pop-up shop where guests can shop for Easter goodies and other treats.

Do you enjoy taking trips during the holidays? Which seasonal decorations do you like seeing at Disney World? We want to hear from you in the comments below!

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